# Facilitating Implementation of Next Generation 911 Services (NG911); Improving 911 Reliability

**Action Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Federal Communications Commission |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-07-10 |
| Effective | 2026-08-10 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 47 CFR 0, 47 CFR 9 |
| Summary | In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (the FCC or Commission) adopts rules to ensure that emerging Next Generation 911 (NG911) networks are reliable and interoperable. NG911 is replacing legacy 911 technology across the country with internet Protocol (IP)- based infrastructure that will support new 911 capabilities, including text, video, and data. However, for NG911 to be fully effective, NG911 networks must be designed to safeguard the reliability of critical components and support the interoperability needed to seamlessly transfer 911 calls and data from one network to ano |
| Document number | 2026-13998 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/10/2026-13998/facilitating-implementation-of-next-generation-911-services-ng911-improving-911-reliability). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T09:17:43.641Z.
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